I am a doula, childbirth educator, and author who has coached and supported thousands of women and expectant parents since 2004.
My teaching approach is to offer clear, practical information to help ease any confusion and engender confidence about how the body works and the many ways to cope with birth and the transition into parenthood. I have no agenda about choices you might make in labor (epidural, no epidural, etc.) but I do have useful information to help you make them. This approach carries over into my work as a labor support doula where my deep knowledge of how birth works and extensive experience in city hospitals is paired with a warm, intuitive support style.
Childbirth / Feeding / Newborn Education
I offer private (virtual or in-home sessions) & group classes at City Births. We cover all of it: signs of labor, when to go in, the many coping strategies, navigating the hospital & medical interventions and preparing for a newborn: sleep, feeding, soothing, understanding newborn behavior so you can enjoy the connection. Private classes are tailored to your circumstances. Email me for a free consult. (Button at bottom of page.) I am always happy to talk about what I offer and how I might support your birth.
Labor Support Doula
I have supported over 100 births in New York area hospitals. I am passionate about doula work and take one or two clients a month. Email for a no-obligation consult and let’s see if we are good match.
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Classes:
“Taking your class was the single best thing we did for ourselves to prepare to be parents. We had read a decent amount prior to the course, but it was the time with you that shifted everything from a series of facts into a narrative that we could actually imagine and move around in. We knew what to do and what to expect from early and active labors… We were ready for the process of arriving at the hospital and moving through triage. We were just ready. And that was entirely the result of your class and your materials. We’re also still going back to the materials regularly. I will forever be grateful for all of them, but most especially slides on ‘weird normal newborn stuff’ and ‘support & new parent love’ from your Newborn Basics. “ - KO & AJ
She is so positive and energetic that all the fears about the birth experience went away!! It was a real gift to be able to take this class with her! I cannot thank her enough! - Chiara
I came away feeling not like I would be going into battle against my body -- viewing labor as this big grueling war with one's body. Anna
Ceridwen really gave a human view on the birth process rather than the clinical information you get from most books. - Bonita
So great. So engaging. So informative. So attentive. Thoughtful and took her time with questions. 3 hours flew by. We had a wonderful time and would recommend to everyone we can! Thank you. - Sam
Took the babycare/feeding class with Ceridwen, and cannot overemphasize how helpful it was! Would highly recommend Ceridwen as an instructor, she is passionate and so knowledgeable in this area. - Carly
Wonderful, kind, knowledgeable instructor. Kristen
Ceridwen is amazing. The way that she describes everything it's easy to understand. - Pauline
Ceridwen is hilarious, wise, warm, smart, and FULL of advice and information I haven't found in any of my dozens of books. I feel 100% more prepared and calm about labor and delivery. - Sabrina
Ceridwen had a great approach. She was very knowledgeable and very balanced in her teaching style and approach. - Jennifer
We took an intensive childbirth course with Ceridwen Morris. It was an awesome class, she was incredibly informative, helpful, and fun. She presented all the material without judgment and allowed for natural flow of conversation and questions, rather than have a hard, steadfast agenda that she plowed through. - Ana
We found Ceridwen's course to be tremendously helpful. She demystified so much of this process for us with clear medical and scientifically grounded explanations about what is happening to the body. - Ryan & Carolyn
Doula Love:
You made me feel safe, soft, you made me laugh, anticipated my every need, all while radically chill and kind to everyone on the team. You are joy. - Clare
Ceridwen’s ability to connect with both me and my husband and gauge what we wanted out of the birth of our daughter was incredible. From the first time we met with her in our home she was able to ask the right questions to gain an in-depth understanding of exactly how we wanted the birth to unfold and what we wanted to avoid and she did everything possible to make sure we had the birth we wanted. - Lauren & Rick
When I interviewed doulas, I immediately knew Ceridwen was the person I should hire - her warmth, humor, and strength radiate even through the phone. I certainly made the right choice. Ceridwen was the physical presence and emotional support that both my husband and I needed. She helped me through my pain and helped us make decisions when we felt overwhelmed by the hospital and doctors. In the days after we came home from the hospital and I was dealing with a severe hormonal drop, she was the only outsider I wanted to see in person. Even now, 10 weeks later, when I think of her I feel calm. -Rachel
Ceridwen was my doula for the birth of our son. He was delivered 3 weeks early, via a scheduled C-section. The delivery was a stressful one. We were obviously worried about our son's health, as well as a very medical and intimidating surgery and recovery, in a hectic big city hospital. The moment Ceridwen walked into the recovery room, she filled it with calm and comfort. She transformed the experience into something as joyful, celebratory and intimate as the birth of a new child should be. She was able to comfort me - not just with her energy, but with her experience with protocols - that our son was 100% fine, and made sure he was in my arms as soon as possible, and guided us through some important first-hour decision making as we moved from surgery to nursery. She had a professional rapport with the doctors and nurses in the hospital, consulting with them as a respected colleague, and was able to communicate and ensure our wishes were implemented. She is extraordinarily capable, and has a special ability to make a new mother feel that same capability. She always felt like an engaged and caring guide, and never a remote authority. Her understanding of the science, research and philosophies of newborn delivery and care is extensive and current. When helping us navigate choices, she was never evangelical, but clearly laid out the options and evidence for us, making us feel empowered, supported and truly confident in the decisions we did make. She visited with us frequently during those first days in the hospital, and again when we came home for the first time. In hindsight, having Ceridwen was as essential as my medical care. Sammy & Sonny
I am certified as an educator and coach via the Childbirth Education Association and the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. I ran the education program at Tribeca Pediatrics for ten years and have taught at Real Birth, Prenatal Yoga Center and City Births.